Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Tatum wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
23.5
Points / game (career)
10.1
7.4
Rebounds / game (career)
4.0
3.9
Assists / game (career)
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Tatum peak 30.1Marshall peak 15.2
The trophy case edge: Marshall
1× NBA Champion (2024)6× NBA All-Star4× All-NBA First Team
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All-Big East 1st Team 2020Undrafted Earned standard deal13.2 PPG career-high 2024-25
The verdict
Tatum holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Marshall answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Tatum · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
59Marshall · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Jayson Tatum
$290
Falling
5-yr outlook-9%
Legacy floor11%
RarityRare
Naji Marshall
$11
Falling
5-yr outlook-9% ▲
Legacy floor27%
Card verdictJayson Tatum is the more valuable card today ($290 vs. $11). Naji Marshall carries more projected upside (-9% vs. -9% over five years).